Story by Airman 1st Class Liberty Kuhn | 436th Airlift Wing | 12.12.2025
For many service members, military life is more than a career. It is a link to the people who first shaped their understanding of duty and strength. And years later, their own paths often begin to mirror the footsteps that inspired them. Countless service members have family members who also served, and their legacy continues to live on in the military....
Story by Senior Airman Marco Gomez | 436th Airlift Wing | 05.13.2021
DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. -- The 436th Maintenance Squadron avionics backshop team does heavy fixing for heavy aircraft. The five Airmen of the avionics team perform repairs on 42 different avionics instruments of all shapes and sizes. In the heart of the massive C-17 Globemaster III hangars, the avionics backshop team evaluates, troubleshoots and repairs critical flight instruments found......
Courtesy Story | 436th Airlift Wing | 04.29.2021
The word burden often carries a negative connotation. The word burden often conjures up thoughts of hardship and despair. Years ago, my greatest source of inspiration for leadership, “The Book,” changed how I viewed the concept of burdens. My favorite chapter provides three major takeaways on the concept: some burdens are meant to be shouldered; some burdens are meant to be shed; some......
Courtesy Story | 436th Airlift Wing | 04.29.2021
What is the origin of the Month of the Military Child? The Month of the Military Child is part of a legacy left by former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger. Since his establishment of the Month of the Military Child in 1986, there have been an increasing number of campaigns, recognizing the needs of military children. Weinberger wanted to reflect and recognize the contributions and personal......
Story by Senior Airman Christopher Quail | 436th Airlift Wing | 04.16.2020
DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. – The 436th Maintenance Squadron technicians still keep the mission going despite COVID-19, ensuring the C-5s of the world’s greatest Air Force are up and running....
Story by Staff Sgt. Zoe Russell | 436th Airlift Wing | 08.29.2018
Wing leadership met with Airmen assigned to the 436th Maintenance Squadron, Operating Location Alpha, August 22-23, 2018, at Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts....
Story by Roland Balik | 436th Airlift Wing | 04.11.2018
Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Ford in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, landed at Dover AFB April 11, 2018, for a short tour showcasing the day-to-day teamwork and capabilities of Team Dover....
Story by Staff Sgt. Aaron Jenne | 436th Airlift Wing | 02.20.2018
Members of the 436th Maintenance Squadron gathered together at the Jet Engine Intermediate Level Maintenance shop Feb. 16, 2018, to bid farewell to the very last General Electric TF-39 turbofan engine....
